local obituaries

Gaile Scott Sullivan

Gaile Scott Sullivan

May 16, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Gaile Scott Sullivan Rincon- Gaile Scott Sullivan, 70, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Ogeechee Area Hospice. The Effingham County native was a member of Rincon United Methodist Church and had retired from the Rincon Elementary School after 17 years of service. She was preceded in death by...

Ross Dugger Arnsdorff

Ross Dugger Arnsdorff

May 15, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Ross Dugger Arnsdorff Savannah – Ross Dugger Arnsdorff, 54, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016. Ross was described by many who knew him as a lover of life and all it had to offer including all living things. He loved to travel and experience different cultures. He enjoyed...

Kirk Rahn

Kirk Rahn

May 14, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax Wendell Kirk Rahn Rincon- Wendell Kirk Rahn, 54, died Saturday, May 14, 2016. The Effingham County native was a career agent with Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance Company for the past 27 years. Kirk was a 1979 graduate of Effingham Academy, member of the 1980 Middle Georgia College National...

Katie L. White

Katie L. White

May 14, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Katie L. White, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Katie was born in Cobbtown to the late Harley & Ella Sikes McCollough. She was also preceded in death by her husband, A.J. White, and three grandchildren. She was a member of the Pooler Church, and was a homemaker. Survivors include five children, Faye...

David Edwards

David Edwards

May 14, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. (912) 754-3426 Fax David Edwards Darien- David Edwards, 66, died Saturday, May 14, 2016 at his home. The Effingham County native was retired from the Georgia DNR having managed the Altamaha Wildlife Refuge for many years. David loved fishing and hunting, and even operated charter fishing trips. He is survived by...

Hazel Kocher

Hazel Kocher

May 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel Fax (912) 754-3426 (Picture) Hazel I. (Burris) Kocher Rincon, Georgia- Hazel I. (Burris) Kocher, age 88, of Rochester, Pennsylvania passed in peace at the Effingham Extended Care Facility on May 13, 2016. Ms. Kocher was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a Christian who loved the Lord and...

Eric William Larson

Eric William Larson

May 13, 2016

Savannah-Eric William Larson, 50, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and had lived in Tennessee for a number of years before moving to Savannah. He was employed at Advanced Technology Services, and served his country in the U.S. Military. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, working on cars, and was a fan of the Detroit...

Betty Jeanette Godbee

Betty Jeanette Godbee

May 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Betty Jeanette Godbee Springfield – Betty Jeanette Godbee, 77, passed away May 13, 2016 at her residence. The McIntosh County native was a homemaker and attended God's House in Rincon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Buford Tolbert and...

Mrs. Maggie Hendrix Blackburn

Mrs. Maggie Hendrix Blackburn

May 13, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Mrs. Maggie Hendrix Blackburn Rincon – Mrs. Maggie Hendrix Blackburn, 92, passed away May 13, 2016 at her residence. The Bulloch County native was a member of First Baptist Church of Rincon, the Jesse Wall Sunday School Class, and she retired from...

Camillia Midge Wynn

Camillia Midge Wynn

May 12, 2016

Pooler-Mrs. Camillia "Midge" Wynn, 66, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Midge was born in St. Andrews, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Wynn; daughter, Alicia Driggers, and father, Willie Earl Shipes. She served on the Bloomingdale Planning & Zoning Board for 5 years, was employed at C & S Bank/NationsBank...

George Robert Stewart

George Robert Stewart

May 12, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mr. George Robert Stewart, 85, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at his home. Mr. Stewart was born in Savannah to the late Benjamin & Bessie Stewart. He retired as a Brick Mason, and enjoyed reading, watching TV, and fishing. He was a member of Faulkville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Stewart; children, Teresa Craft, Sheila Haworth,...

Elizabeth "Liz" Glisson Stacey

Elizabeth "Liz" Glisson Stacey

May 11, 2016

Elizabeth "Liz" Glisson Stacey, 79, of Bloomingdale, was called home to be with her Lord on May 11, 2016 at the Candler ICU after a catastrophic fall in her home on April 13th. She was a Savannah native and worked at Bouan, Williams and Levi law firm as a legal secretary until her retirement. As a member of Savannah Christian...

Kenneth Neil Clayton

Kenneth Neil Clayton

May 11, 2016

Bloomingdale-Kenneth Neil Clayton, 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Neil was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Don Roy Clayton. Neil was employed with ELP Landscaping in Savannah, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Clayton; children, Hunter Clayton, and Summer Smith Clayton; mother, Ruby Johnson; step-children, Justice Reeves, Dylan...

Kenneth Neil Clayton

Kenneth Neil Clayton

May 11, 2016

Bloomingdale-Kenneth Neil Clayton, 38, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Neil was born in Savannah and was preceded in death by his father, Don Roy Clayton. Neil was employed with ELP Landscaping in Savannah, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Stephanie Clayton; children, Hunter Clayton, and Summer Smith Clayton; mother, Ruby Johnson; step-children, Justice Reeves, Dylan...

Theron C. Chapman, Sr.

Theron C. Chapman, Sr.

May 9, 2016

Pooler-Mr. Theron C. Chapman, Sr., 95, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mr. Theron was born in Greene County, GA to the late William & Evie Chapman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Clyde G. Chapman, whom he married on September 2, 1945 (VJ Day), and a...

Lee Ann Bowen

Lee Ann Bowen

May 9, 2016

Bloomingdale-Mrs. Lee Ann Bowen, 68, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Bowen was born in Clayton, GA and was preceded in death by her husband, Aldon Lee Bowen and her father, T.H. Faulk. She was a member of Dean Forest Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. She was a fan of NASCAR and Elvis Presley....

Florence Sims Sanders Moore

Florence Sims Sanders Moore

May 7, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Florence Sims Sanders Moore Springfield – Florence Sims Sanders Moore, 70, passed away May 7, 2016 at Effingham Care Center. The Effingham County native was a member of Centerpoint Community Church and was employed at Joann's Florist for many years. She was...

Donald D. Shamblin

Donald D. Shamblin

May 5, 2016

Pooler-Command Sgt. Maj. (Retired) Donald D. Shamblin died peacefully at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah surrounded by his loving family on 5 May, 2016. Don loved to listen to classic country music and drink cold beer with his family and friends. He was a soldier, Airborne Infantry for 28 years, veteran of Vietnam, and enjoyed attending reunions with his...

Betty J. Cannon

Betty J. Cannon

May 5, 2016

Savannah-Mrs. Betty J. Cannon, 73, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Memorial Health University Medical Center. Betty was born in Clyo, GA to the late Gordon & Hazel Edwards. She attended Jasper Springs Baptist Church, loved animals, and had worked at Kessler's Restaurant for 28 years. Survivors include her children, Joseph F. Kendrick, Jr. of Stilson, Freddy Kendrick...

Julian Coakley Space

Julian Coakley Space

May 3, 2016

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel 912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426 P.O. Box 295 Springfield, GA 31329 Julian Coakley Space Springfield – Julian Coakley Space, 54, formerly of Savannah, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2016 at Memorial Health surrounded by his loving family. Julian was best known as "Jay" and attended Savannah Country Day School, Asheville School for...

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